Police have registered a case against a self-styled godman from Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly raping a 35-year-old Pune-based woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, officials said on Friday.
Indian Railways emerged victorious in the 72nd Senior Men's National Kabaddi Championship, defeating Maharashtra in the final match.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a tiger in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, while collecting firewood.
A clash between two rival groups in Thane, Maharashtra, over a construction dispute resulted in injuries to four people. The incident involved stone-throwing and attacks with iron rods, leading to property damage and the registration of FIRs against 20 individuals.
Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?
Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. An AIMIM corporator is alleged to have provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.
Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh emerged victorious in the pro men's doubles category at the Maharashtra Pickleball Open, while Mihika Yadav and Snehal Patil won the pro women's doubles. Arjun Singh also secured the pro mix doubles title with Naomi Amalsadiwala. Aahana Punjabi and Atharva Khisti won the singles titles.
A 17-year-old girl in Thane district committed suicide after being upset over her class 12 Maharashtra board examination results.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh demands the death penalty for the accused in the sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district. He also criticises the state and central governments for delays in implementing the Shakti Act to curb sexual crimes.
NCP leader Rupali Chakankar appeared before a special investigation team (SIT) for questioning regarding her alleged association with self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, who is under arrest in rape and sexual exploitation cases. Chakankar, who resigned as the state women's panel chief, has pledged full cooperation with the probe.
Police in Pune have registered a rioting case against a religious preacher and his supporters after an ink attack on an NCP (SP) spokesperson, following accusations of targeting spiritual leaders.
A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.
Maharashtra Minister Pankaj Bhoyar reports a decline in dowry-related crimes over the past five years, attributing it to intensified government efforts through vigilance committees and special probe teams.
Police in Maharashtra have arrested three individuals in connection with an attempted break-in at a jewellery store in the Palghar district. The suspects were apprehended in Thane city following an investigation that included CCTV footage analysis.
The Maharashtra government has revoked provisional licences issued to motorbike aggregators like Rapido, Ola, and Uber due to non-compliance with the Maharashtra E-bike Taxi Rules 2024, including the mandatory use of electric vehicles and submission of required documents.
A collision between a state transport bus and an SUV in Thane district, Maharashtra, has resulted in the death of four people. The accident occurred in Murbad taluka, and an FIR has been registered against the bus driver.
Nida Khan, a TCS employee accused of religious conversion and sexual harassment, has been arrested in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Police allege an AIMIM corporator provided her shelter. The arrest has sparked political reactions and renewed focus on workplace harassment prevention.
The opposition in the Maharashtra assembly has alleged that teak wood smugglers in the Chandrapur district are receiving political protection, hindering efforts to combat illegal logging.
A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.
A 34-year-old man, wanted in connection with a murder in Punjab, was arrested in a joint operation by the police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Police in Beed district, Maharashtra, busted a prostitution racket and rescued three women, arresting two individuals involved in the trafficking operation.
A Thane court acquitted two men accused of robbery under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), citing a lack of substantial evidence linking them to the crime.
MNS president Raj Thackeray questions the fuel consumption during recent election campaigns, asking if austerity measures are only meant for the common people.
Delhi has seen an increase in crimes committed by foreigners, with 201 cases registered in 2024 compared to 130 in 2023, according to NCRB data. Delhi accounted for the highest number of such cases among union territories. West Bengal recorded the highest number of such cases among states.
The headmistress and two other employees of a private school in Thane, Maharashtra, have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes from parents seeking admission for their children.
Two individuals died in Beed district, Maharashtra, after being accidentally struck by an excavator during well excavation work, causing them to fall into the well.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the establishment of 25 centres of excellence and 96 sports development hubs to increase athlete participation from the state in the 2036 Olympic Games.
A 16-year-old boy has been detained in Beed, Maharashtra, for allegedly sexually abusing a six-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the boy lured the girl into his house with the offer of fruit, after which he allegedly sexually abused her. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.
A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).
Gujarat police have arrested 10 individuals in connection with a cyber fraud racket involving over Rs 53 crore and spanning at least 20 states. The accused lured individuals into renting out their bank accounts, which were then used to receive and transfer funds obtained through various fraudulent schemes.
A teacher in Bhandara district, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students and showing them obscene videos. The incidents occurred over several months, leading to his suspension and police custody.
A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly seriously injuring a woman while attempting to steal from her home in Thane district, Maharashtra. The teenager, booked for attempted murder, allegedly committed the crime in the Murbad area. The victim, a teacher, was stabbed multiple times and is in serious condition.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a report on alleged large-scale sexual exploitation of women and minor girls in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, following the arrest of a man for allegedly coercing a young woman into physical relations. The NCW has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police to take immediate action and submit a detailed report within seven days.
Delhi recorded four cases of 'crimes and atrocities against Scheduled Tribes (STs)' in 2024, up from two reported in 2023, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested three individuals and seized ganja worth Rs 21.4 lakh from their possession. The arrests were made during patrolling near a dumping ground in Kalyan after the suspects were found behaving suspiciously.
Delhi recorded 64 cases of crimes against foreigners in 2024, the highest among all union territories, according to NCRB data.
A 24-year-old man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly died by suicide after facing threats and harassment on social media related to his love affair. Police have registered a case of abetment against seven individuals and have detained four in connection with the incident.
Madhya Pradesh's Nupur Kumrawat won the 50m rifle prone women's event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Tamil Nadu's MA Akschadha Aiswarya secured the junior and youth women's titles.
The Maharashtra government has announced a flexible work time initiative for women state government employees working in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The 'Come Early, Go Early' initiative will allow women employees flexible reporting times and earlier departure times.
A 13-year-old rape survivor in Palghar district was visited by an official, sparking outrage and calls for stricter laws and swift justice in the case.
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